Recall 01V-044: 1999–2000 Chevrolet B Series, 1999–2000 Chevrolet C Series (Medium) and 6 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Apr 17, 2001, covering about 6,386 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
The risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began april 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes
Gm recall no. 01030.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V044009 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet B Series | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Chevrolet C Series (Medium) | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Chevrolet F6 | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Chevrolet F7 | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| GMC B Series | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| GMC C Series(Medium) | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| GMC F6 | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| GMC F7 | 1999, 2000 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-044?
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
How is recall 01V-044 fixed?
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began april 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.